One-Pan Spicy Sausage and Peppers with Bell Peppers and Onions
A hearty one-pan meal of spicy sausage and bell peppers cooked with onions and herbs, perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup. This italian-inspired one pot ready in about 30 minutes pairs pound, casings removed Italian sausage, red and 1 green, sliced bell peppers, large, sliced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 1 pound, casings removed Italian sausage
- 2, 1 red and 1 green, sliced bell peppers
- 1 large, sliced onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed) and cook, breaking into small pieces, for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Step 2: Add 2 bell peppers (sliced, 1 red and 1 green), 1 large onion (sliced), 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peppers are tender-crisp.
- Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup chicken broth and cook for 2-3 minutes until broth has reduced slightly and flavors are combined. Serve hot with crusty bread.
Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pan Spicy Sausage and Peppers with Bell Peppers and Onions take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Pan Spicy Sausage and Peppers with Bell Peppers and Onions?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep large, sliced onion from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Spicy Sausage and Peppers with Bell Peppers and Onions?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Pan Spicy Sausage and Peppers with Bell Peppers and Onions for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with One-Pan Spicy Sausage and Peppers with Bell Peppers and Onions?
Italian one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Loved the simplicity and flavor. My kids even ate the peppers without complaining!
- ★★★★★
This was a hit at dinner! The sausage and peppers were perfectly spicy and the one-pan cooking made cleanup a breeze.
- ★★★★☆
Great recipe, but the peppers took a bit longer to soften than expected. Still tasty though.
